Widener University seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in modern Western European history (specialization open). The successful candidate is expected to offer western civilization and/or world civilization surveys as well as upper division courses in area(s) of specialization. The appointment begins August 2014. Widener is a teaching institution with a 3/4 teaching load (and the possibility of periodic released time). Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Deadline for completed application: December 1.

Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and statement of teaching philosophy by regular mail to Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013. Three confidential letters of reference should be sent to the same address.

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